ủng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, và giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi rất hay, củng cố kiến thức cho học sinh giỏi chuyên 9, luyện thi vào 10, giúp học sinh đạt kết quả cao trong các kì thi. Gồm 100 câu ngữ pháp phổ biến các em hay gặp, học sinh giỏi 9 cấp tỉnh, thi chuyên vào 10, có đáp án và giải thích chi tiết
SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 41 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1.2 points -0.2/ each) Listen to a girl, called Teresa talking about going shopping with her sister Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions Teresa says when she goes clothes shopping with her sister Sabrina, she A thinks the clothes she makes herself are better B often buys clothes she doesn’t really like C lets Sabrina choose some of her clothes for her Teresa and Sabrina went to the fashion store because A they’d heard about it at school B their mum wanted to something nice for them C they both felt they needed a new look Teresa says that when they first arrived, they _ _ A had a kind of interview with the assistant B looked at lots of clothes with the assistant C told the assistant what sort of clothes they liked Teresa says that compared with her sister, she A is a quieter person B wears smarter clothes C prefers brighter colours What clothes did the girls buy from the fashion store? A most of what the assistant showed them B only a few of their favourite items C things that were similar to their usual clothes After their shopping trip, the girls A changed back into their old clothes again B bought a present for their mum C had a special evening out Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the conversation between Angela and a man, asking about conference facilities at the hotel Fill in each blank space with no more than one word or number Flanders Conference Hotel Customer Services Manager: Angela Date available • weekend beginning February 4th Conference facilities • the (7) .room for talks (projector and (8) .available) • area for coffee and an (9) …………………………… • free (10) .throughout • a standard buffet lunch costs $ 45 per head Page Page Accommodation Rooms will cost (11) $ .including breakfast Other facilities • The hotel also has a spa and rooftop (12) …………………………… • There’s a free shuttle service to the (13) …………………………… Location • Wilby Street (quite near the (14) ) • near to restaurants and many (15) …………………………… SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 Corporations have been donating more and more to _ A the needy B the need C the needed people D the needed 17 The play is very long but there are three _ A intervals B breaks C rests D naps 18 Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A made B taken C done D had 19 There is in my bedroom A an old wooden square table B a square wooden old table C a wooden old square table D an old square wooden table 20 Mrs Smith always likes someone to _ her to the bus stop at night A go B company C join D accompany 21 The couple decided to some money every month for their retirement A put off B put aside C take on D take against 22 Money was short and people survived by and saving A scrimping B scavenging C scouring D scrounging 23 Although he acts tough, A his bark is worse than his bite B he’s a tough nut to crack C he’s learned the hard way D he isn’t up to scratch 24 When his manager went on a business trip, Mark stepped into the and chaired the meeting A hole B breach C pool D crack 25 in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States A Founding B Founded C Being founded D It was founded 26 an emergency arise, call 113 A Should B Can C Does D Will 27 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun 28 It is very easy for the undereducated to be by slick-talking salesmen A washed up B heard from C taken in D turned over 29 The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function intended A which it is B for which it C which it is for D for which is 30 The facilities of the older hospital are as good A as or better than that of the new hospital B as or better that the new hospital C as or better than those of the new hospital D as or better than the new hospital 31 Hello Is that 4578? Please put me to the manager A across B up C over D through 32 A: “Do you know how old I am?” - B: “ ” A Happy birthday B I couldn’t help it C Don’t mention it D I haven’t a clue 33 By the end of this month I at this school for two years A have been studying B will study C will have been studying D will be studying 34 Please cut my hair the style in this magazine A the same length as B the same long as C the same length like D the same long like 35 People of all countries are expected to _ the principles of the United Nations A uphold B inspect C exaggerate D integrate Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 She was .gifted: as a writer and as a painter (doubt) 37 The illitaracy rate on the island is still .high (accept) 38 They studied the geographical .of the disease (distribute) 39 Most people agree that Christmas has become too …………………………… (commerce) 40 They told me the museum was open today but was obviously …………………………… (inform) 41 She found that it was difficult to handle children who .in class (behave) 42 Paul’s …………………………… for the occupants grew much stronger when he learned (hate) about his parents’ death 43 The pottery we have found under the rocks is the most evident …………………………… (prove) of human existence on the island 44 …………………………… at this school is severely punished, so remember to mind your (obey) manners both during the lessons and outside the classroom 45 The view that came into perspective was …………………………… No wonder, they (breath) lingered on the hill enchanted by the lush tropical forests and haze of moist air hanging above their heads Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 She must have lose her way; otherwise, she would have arrived by now 47 Hardly had he entered the office than he realized that he had forgotten his wallet 48 With its compound eyes, dragonflies can see moving insects approximately 18 feet away 49 The president, with his wife and daughter, attend a press conference this afternoon 50 Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 I sometimes drop to see my grandparents on my way home from school 52 Make sure to watch out pick-pockets when you go to the market 53 We set at six in the morning on our drive to the Grand Canyon 54 When I was staying in German last year, I picked quite a lot of German 55 There is just too much work to be done We’ll have to take some new employees SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question MYSTERY OF MORIARTY We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor Moriarty This (56) experience is inspired by popular Sherlock Holmes novels; one of fiction’s most beloved characters While (57) _ _ the criminal mastermind, Professor Moriarty, you will step experience (58) _ dangers Be prepared to get yourself into (59) by wearing a hat, coat and other Sherlock costumes You may get (60) in a murder case or be gathering intelligence to find a missing person Whatever the mission is, you should try to (61) it with Dr Watson’s help The whole thing looks (62) simple but is quite complex in practice, so when you are (63) _ _ a situation, think about multiple ways it could (64) _ _ in the end You will need about 3–4 hours It will start with a (65) at the venue All you need is to get a group of your friends together and show up at the venue 56 A candid B authentic C unsettling D immersive 57 A tracking down B bringing in C covering up D holding up 58 A undeniable B unreasonable C unrealistic D unimaginable 59 A character B disguise C deception D fantasy 60 A captured out B caught up C held up D embarked upon 61 A stay away from B come up to C get out of D watch out for 62 A visibly B obviously C actually D deceptively 63 A confronted with B brought in C taken in D put out 64 A come up B make out C turn out D give in 65 A background B briefing C discussion D narration Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Colors and Emotions Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related? Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either refects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course thay also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day ! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest wau to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions 66 What is the main edea of the passage? A Colorful clothes can change your mood B Emotions and colors are closely related to each other C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting 67 Which of the following can be affected by color? A Your need for thrills B your friend's feelings C your appetite D your mood 68 Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A The people around you are more influenced B neither A nor C C You are more influenced D Both A and C 69 According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion C They are all related to health D none of the above 70 According to this passage, what creates disease? A wearing the color black B exposing yourself to bright colors C being open to your emotions D ignoring your emotions 71 The term "intimately" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A clearly B closely C obviously D simply 72 The term "they" in paragraph refers to A emotions B people C colors D none of the above 73 Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A to show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel C to prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy 74 The phrase "saturated with" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bored with B in need of C covered with D lacking in 75 What is the purpose of the passage? A to persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person more energy B to show that colors are important for a healthy life C to give an objective account of how colors affect emotions D to prove the relationship between color and emotion Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap In April 2002, Erich Ritter, a shark expert, was carrying (76) …………………… research in the Bahamas when part of his leg was bitten off by an adult shark that was pursuing a large fish (77) …………………… was nothing unusual about the incident, (78) …………………… for the fact that Ritter had claimed to know how to prevent sharks from attacking him He believed that sharks could sense fear, and that this triggers the attack response Dr Ritter, a yoga expert, had learnt (78) to lower his heart rate, believing that this could fool the sharks and they would (80) see him as prey When he was attacked, he was actually standing bare-legged in water, surrounded by pieces of fish which had (81) …………………… thrown into the water to attract sharks (82) …………………… shark experts were unsurprised by the incident They felt that something like this was bound to happen He had been risking his life for years because of his theories, although they had (83) …………………… been proved At the time of the attack, Dr Ritter was (84) .filmed by a TV crew, so the whole horrific incident was recorded A documentary called Anatomy of a Shark Bitewas made a year (85) This showed footage of the attack as well as Dr Ritter diving with sharks again for the first time since he had been bitten SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 It is known that colourful T-shirts were popular during the 1960s Colourful T-shirts 87 It was wrong of you to be rude to Judy last night I’d rather 88 Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister It 89 She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard However 90 I never thought that I would win a prize It had 91 You should make an effort to get out and about more It's high time 92 A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year They 93 The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command 94 She never seems to succeed even though she works hard Hard 95 When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing On Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given 96 My father is not feeling well these days (weather) My father these days 97 Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy (conclusion) Don’t .that this job is easy 98 His choice always followed what his wife decided (step) His choice what his wife decided 99 I was made responsible for foreign sales (charge) They put sales 100 I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter (bring) I know my way of thinking on this matter 101 You must never mention this to him (no) Under .this to him 102 I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known (whose) That commentator, , is very well – known 103 Martin cannot go any higher in his career (pinnacle) Martin his career 104 If I was left alone, I would finish the job quickly (interrupting) If you .me, I would finish the job quickly 105 George has been unemployed for two years now (out) George for two years now Page Page SỞ GIÁO DỤC VÀ ĐÀO TẠO ĐỀ THI THỬ SỐ 41 KỲ THI CHỌN HSG LỚP CẤP TỈNH NĂM HỌC ………………………… Môn: Tiếng Anh Thời gian làm bài: 120 phút (không kể thời gian giao đề) SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part) Part 1: Questions from to (1.2 points -0.2/ each) Listen to a girl, called Teresa talking about going shopping with her sister Choose the correct answer from A, B or C for each of the following questions Teresa says when she goes clothes shopping with her sister Sabrina, she A thinks the clothes she makes herself are better B often buys clothes she doesn’t really like C lets Sabrina choose some of her clothes for her Teresa and Sabrina went to the fashion store because A they’d heard about it at school B their mum wanted to something nice for them C they both felt they needed a new look Teresa says that when they first arrived, they _ _ A had a kind of interview with the assistant B looked at lots of clothes with the assistant C told the assistant what sort of clothes they liked Teresa says that compared with her sister, she A is a quieter person B wears smarter clothes C prefers brighter colours What clothes did the girls buy from the fashion store? A most of what the assistant showed them B only a few of their favourite items C things that were similar to their usual clothes After their shopping trip, the girls A changed back into their old clothes again B bought a present for their mum C had a special evening out Part 2: Questions from to 15 (1.8 points - 0.2/ each) Listen to the conversation between Angela and a man, asking about conference facilities at the hotel Fill in each blank space with no more than one word or number Flanders Conference Hotel Customer Services Manager: Angela Date available • weekend beginning February 4th Conference facilities • the (7) Tesla room for talks (projector and (8) microphone available) • area for coffee and an (9) exhibition • free (10) wifi throughout • a standard buffet lunch costs $ 45 per head Accommodation Page Rooms will cost (11) $ 135 including breakfast Other facilities • The hotel also has a spa and rooftop (12) pool • There’s a free shuttle service to the (13) airport Location • Wilby Street (quite near the (14) sea) • near to restaurants and many (15) clubs SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (7.0 points) Part 1: Questions from 16 to 35 (3.0 points - 0.15/ each) Choose the best answer from A, B, C or D to best complete the following sentences 16 Corporations have been donating more and more to _ A the needy B the need C the needed people D the needed 17 The play is very long but there are three _ A intervals B breaks C rests D naps 18 Going on this diet has really me good I’ve lost weight and I feel fantastic! A made B taken C done D had 19 There is in my bedroom A an old wooden square table B a square wooden old table C a wooden old square table D an old square wooden table 20 Mrs Smith always likes someone to _ her to the bus stop at night A go B company C join D accompany 21 The couple decided to some money every month for their retirement A put off B put aside C take on D take against 22 Money was short and people survived by and saving A scrimping B scavenging C scouring D scrounging 23 Although he acts tough, A his bark is worse than his bite B he’s a tough nut to crack C he’s learned the hard way D he isn’t up to scratch 24 When his manager went on a business trip, Mark stepped into the and chaired the meeting A hole B breach C pool D crack 25 in 1636, Harvard is one of the most famous universities in the United States A Founding B Founded C Being founded D It was founded 26 an emergency arise, call 113 A Should B Can C Does D Will 27 After three days in the desert, his mind began to play on him A games B jokes C tricks D fun 28 It is very easy for the undereducated to be by slick-talking salesmen A washed up B heard from C taken in D turned over 29 The size and shape of a nail depend primarily on the function intended A which it is B for which it C which it is for D for which is 30 The facilities of the older hospital are as good A as or better than that of the new hospital B as or better that the new hospital C as or better than those of the new hospital D as or better than the new hospital 31 Hello Is that 4578? Please put me to the manager A across B up C over D through put through nối máy với 32 A: “Do you know how old I am?” - B: “ ” A Happy birthday B I couldn’t help it C Don’t mention it D I haven’t a clue 33 By the end of this month I at this school for two years A have been studying B will study C will have been studying D will be studying 34 Please cut my hair the style in this magazine A the same length as B the same long as C the same length like D the same long like 35 People of all countries are expected to _ the principles of the United Nations A uphold B inspect C exaggerate D integrate - uphold (v) ủng hộ, tán thành, đỡ, chống, chống đỡ - inspect (v) xem xét kỹ, kiểm tra, tra - exaggerate (v) thổi phồng, phóng đại, cường điệu - integrate (v) hợp Part 2: Questions from 36 to 45 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Use the correct form of the word in brackets to complete each sentence 36 She was undoubtedly gifted: as a writer and as a painter (doubt) 37 The illitaracy rate on the island is still unacceptably high (accept) 38 They studied the geographical distribution of the disease (distribute) 39 Most people agree that Christmas has become too commercialized (commerce) 40 They told me the museum was open today but was obviously misinformed (inform) 41 She found that it was difficult to handle children who misbehaved in class (behave) 42 Paul’s hatred for the occupants grew much stronger when he learned about his (hate) parents’ death 43 The pottery we have found under the rocks is the most evident proof of human (prove) existence on the island 44 Disobedience at this school is severely punished, so remember to mind your (obey) manners both during the lessons and outside the classroom 45 The view that came into perspective was breathtaking No wonder, they lingered (breath) on the hill enchanted by the lush tropical forests and haze of moist air hanging above their heads Part 3: Questions from 46 to 50 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Each of the following sentences has an error Find the errors and correct them 46 She must have lose her way; otherwise, she would have arrived by now lost 47 Hardly had he entered the office than he realized that he had forgotten his wallet when 48 With its compound eyes, dragonflies can see moving insects approximately 18 feet away their 49 The president, with his wife and daughter, attend a press conference this afternoon attends 50 Fertilize farmland is one of the biggest natural resources in the Central States Fertilizing / to fertilize Part 4: Questions from 51 to 55 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition 51 I sometimes drop in to see my grandparents on my way home from school 52 Make sure to watch out for pick-pockets when you go to the market 53 We set off at six in the morning on our drive to the Grand Canyon 54 When I was staying in German last year, I picked up quite a lot of German 55 There is just too much work to be done We’ll have to take on some new employees drop in – ghé qua, thăm viếng watch out for – look out for coi chừng set off - khởi hành picked up - thu lượm take on - tuyển dụng SECTION III: READING (6.0 POINTS) Part Questions 56 to 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question MYSTERY OF MORIARTY We are inviting you to join us for a walk through the streets of London in order to solve a trail of clues left by Professor Moriarty This (56) experience is inspired by popular Sherlock Holmes novels; one of fiction’s most beloved characters While (57) _ _ the criminal mastermind(n) người đứng sau Professor Moriarty, you will step experience (58) dangers Be prepared to get yourself into (59) _ by wearing a hat, coat and other Sherlock costumes You may get (60) in a murder case or be gathering intelligence to find a missing person Whatever the mission is, you should try to (61) it with Dr Watson’s help The whole thing looks (62) simple but is quite complex in practice, so when you are (63) a situation, think about multiple ways it could (64) in the end You will need about 3– hours It will start with a (65) at the venue All you need is to get a group of your friends together and show up at the venue 56 A candid: thật thà, bộc trực B authentic:xác thực , đáng tin cậy C unsettling D immersive : sống động 57 A tracking down(v) tìm thấy sau tìm kiếm lâu dài B bringing in C covering up D holding up 58 A undeniable B unreasonable C unrealistic D unimaginable 59 A character(v) đóng vai nhân vật B disguise C deception D fantasy 60 A captured out B caught up (v) vào C held upD embarked upon 61 A stay away from B come up to C get out of D watch out for 62 A visibly B obviously C actually D deceptively: lùa dối, dối trá 63 A confronted with: đương đầu B brought in C taken in D put out 64 A come up B make out C turn out D give in 65 A background B briefing(n) lời dẫn C discussion D narration Part Questions 66 – 75 (2.0 points - 0.2/ each) Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question Colors and Emotions Colors are one of the most exciting experiences in life I love them, and they are just as important to me as emotions are Have you ever wondered how the two are so intimately related? Color directly affects your emotions Color both reflects the current state of your emotions, and is something that you can use to improve or change your emotions The color that you choose to wear either refects your current state of being, or reflects the color or emotion that you need The colors that you wear affect you much more than they affect the people around you Of course thay also affect anyone who comes in contract with you, but you are the one saturated with the color all day ! I even choose items around me based on their color In the morning, I choose my clothes based on the color or emotion that I need for the day So you can consciously use color to control the emotions that you are exposed to, which can help you to feel better Color, sound, and emotions are all vibrations Emotions are literally energy in motion; they are meant to move and flow This is the reason that real feelings are the fastest way to get your energy in motion Also, flowing energy is exactly what creates healthy cells in your body So, the fastest wau to be healthy is to be open to your real feelings Alternately, the fastest way to create disease is to inhibit your emotions 66 What is the main edea of the passage? A Colorful clothes can change your mood B Emotions and colors are closely related to each other C Colors can help you become healthy D Colors are one of the most exciting 67 Which of the following can be affected by color? A Your need for thrills B your friend's feelings C your appetite D your mood 68 Who is more influenced by colors you wear? A The people around you are more influenced B neither A nor C C You are more influenced D Both A and C 69 According to the passage, what color, sound, and emotion all have in common? A They all affect the cells of the body B They are all forms of motion C They are all related to health D none of the above 70 According to this passage, what creates disease? A wearing the color black B exposing yourself to bright colors C being open to your emotions D ignoring your emotions 71 The term "intimately" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A clearly B closely C obviously D simply 72 The term "they" in paragraph refers to A emotions B people C colors D none of the above 73 Why does the author mention that color and emotions are both vibrations? A to show how color can affect energy levels in the body B Because they both affect how we feel C to prove the relationship between emotions and color D Because vibrations make you healthy 74 The phrase "saturated with" in paragraph is closest in meaning to A bored with B in need of C covered with D lacking in 75 What is the purpose of the passage? A to persuade the reader that colors can influence emotions and give a person more energy B to show that colors are important for a healthy life C to give an objective account of how colors affect emotions D to prove the relationship between color and emotion Part 3: Questions 76 – 85 (2.0 points- 0.2/ each) Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap In April 2002, Erich Ritter, a shark expert, was carrying (76) out research in the Bahamas when part of his leg was bitten off by an adult shark that was pursuing a large fish (77) There was nothing unusual about the incident, (78) except for the fact that Ritter had claimed to know how to prevent sharks from attacking him He believed that sharks could sense fear, and that this triggers the attack response Dr Ritter, a yoga expert, had learnt (78) how to lower his heart rate, believing that this could fool the sharks and they would (80) not see him as prey When he was attacked, he was actually standing bare-legged in water, surrounded by pieces of fish which had (81) been thrown into the water to attract sharks (82) Other shark experts were unsurprised by the incident They felt that something like this was bound to happen He had been risking his life for years because of his theories, although they had (83) already been proved At the time of the attack, Dr Ritter was (84) being filmed by a TV crew, so the whole horrific incident was recorded A documentary called Anatomy of a Shark Bitewas made a year (85) later This showed footage of the attack as well as Dr Ritter diving with sharks again for the first time since he had been bitten SECTION IV WRITITNG (4 points) Part 1: Questions 86 – 95 (1 point- 0.2/ each) Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it 86 It is known that colourful T-shirts were popular during the 1960s Colourful T-shirts are known to have been popular during the 1960s 87 It was wrong of you to be rude to Judy last night I’d rather you hadn’t been rude to Judy last night 88 Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister It has been suggested that the minister should resign It has been someone that suggested the resignation of the minister 89 She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard However hard she works, she never seems to succeed 90 I never thought that I would win a prize It had never crossed my mind that I’d win a prize 91 You should make an effort to get out and about more It's high time you got out and about more It's high time for you to get out and about more 92 A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year They have been trying out a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year They have been testing a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year They have tested a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year 93 The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been put into prison / jail But for his command of the local dialect, we would have been in prison 94 She never seems to succeed even though she works hard Hard as/ though she works, she never seems to succeed 95 When she got to the party, everyone was dancing and singing On her arrival at the party, everyone was dancing and singing On her arriving at the party, everyone was dancing and singing On her getting at the party, everyone was dancing and singing Part 2: Questions 96 – 105 (1 point - 0.2/ each) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given Do not change the word given 96 My father is not feeling well these days (weather) My father is feeling (a bit) under the weather these days My father is under the weather these days 97 Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy (conclusion) Don’t come / jump to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy 98 His choice always followed what his wife decided (step) His choice was always in step with what his wife decided be in step with - having ideas or actions that are like those of other people 99 I was made responsible for foreign sales (charge) They put me in charge of foreign sales 100 I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter (bring) I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter bring s.o round to – talk s.o into doing sth – convince – persuade 101 You must never mention this to him (no) Under no circumstances must you mention this to him 102 I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known (whose) That commentator, whose name I’ve forgot/ forgotten, is very well – known 103 Martin cannot go any higher in his career (pinnacle) Martin has reached the pinnacle of his career 104 If I was left alone, I would finish the job quickly (interrupting) If you hadn’t kept interrupting/ stopped interrupting me, I would finish the job quickly 105 George has been unemployed for two years now (out) George has been out of work for two years now